New study finds no adverse effects from genetically engineered feed Friday, December 5, 2014 A recent study by the University of California, Davis, has found no difference in the health or performance of animals fed a GE diet and those consuming non-GE feed. Moreover, the nutritional makeup of the milk and meat they provide is the same.The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of Animal Science, looked at nearly 30 years of livestock-feeding studies of more than 100 billion animals.Since, according to the study, GE- and non-GE-fed animal products are indistinguishable, GMO labelling "would require supply-chain segregation and traceability," study author Alison Van Eenennaam said on the UC Davis website.The study also highlighted the widespread use of GE feed. In the United States, 95 per cent of livestock consumes GE feed, and food-producing animals consume 70 to 90 per cent of all genetically engineered crops worldwide. BF Mennonites on the move Working to end high early mortality among farmers
Ontario Supports Farmers Through 4R Nutrient Program Thursday, January 22, 2026 Several key agricultural organizations and the provincial government have renewed the Memorandum of Cooperation for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program for a third term. The agreement brings together the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Fertilizer Canada, Grain Farmers of... Read this article online
Canada-Ontario Funding Aims to Expand Agri-Food Markets Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses expand sales of Ontario-grown products domestically and internationally. The initiative... Read this article online
Bushel Plus rebrands to BranValt for global harvest-tech growth Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd., a well‑known name in harvest optimization tools and training, is preparing for a major brand transformation as it shifts to a new global identity: BranValt. The company recently announced that the transition will officially take effect in July 2026, marking a... Read this article online
Canada Negotiates Tariff Reductions on Canola Seed by China Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Mark Carney has concluded his visit to Beijing for high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping. The visit marked the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 and resulted in a joint statement outlining a new strategic partnership between the two countries.... Read this article online
Ontario Pig Producer Disease Advisory -- PED and PDCoV Risks Rising This Winter Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) continue to pose significant risks to swine operations across the industry. Both viruses are highly infectious, spread easily through manure, contaminated equipment, transport vehicles, and human movement, and can have... Read this article online